Experience Peace by Surrendering to God’s Will

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Anchored in Faith
March 23, 2025

Have you ever found yourself clinging tightly to your plans, only to realize they’re not bringing peace? We all do it—trying to control outcomes, fix situations, and figure out what’s next on our own. But God gently invites us to do something radically different: surrender.

Surrender isn’t giving up; it’s giving over. It’s laying down our limited perspective and placing our lives fully into the hands of a loving, sovereign God who sees the bigger picture. When we surrender to His will, we don’t lose control—we gain freedom.

This week, I created something special for you:
Surrender to God's Will Christian Meditation for Unloading Your Burdens
It’s an extremely peaceful, faith-filled invitation to let go and trust God’s plan for your life. You can click 👉here to listen to it

Anchor of the Week: Trusting God’s Plan

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight.” – Proverbs 3:5-6

Surrender begins with trust. When we stop leaning on our own understanding and start submitting our ways to Him, God straightens the road ahead.

Gratitude Corner: Thankful for God’s Way

We often don’t see the full picture until later, sometimes much later, but how beautiful it is when we look back and realize God knew best all along.

This week, I’m so grateful for:

  • The doors God closed that I didn’t understand at the time.

  • The peace that comes from letting go and letting Him lead.

  • The freedom in not having to have it all figured out.

Take a moment to reflect: What has God led you through that now makes sense in hindsight? Thank Him for the journey, even the detours.

Share Your Story: How Have You Surrendered to God’s Will?

Has God ever redirected your plans for something greater? Have you experienced freedom in surrender?

Your story could inspire someone else who’s wrestling with letting go. Reply to this email to share your story and be featured in an upcoming newsletter.

And be sure to stick around because next week, I’ll be sharing my own story and walk with God. I can’t wait to let you know how surrender has shaped my life.

Faith Goals: Living in Surrender

Here are a few practical faith goals to help you align with God’s will this week:

  1. Start each morning by praying, “God, I trust Your plan more than mine.”

  2. Write down the areas in which you struggle to release control and surrender them in prayer.

  3. Meditate on a verse about trust and surrender each day.

  4. Say yes to something God is prompting you, even if it scares you!

Surrender is a daily choice, not a one-time decision. Let each moment be an offering.

📚 Book Recommendations: Surrendering to God’s Will

If you're ready to go deeper, these Christian books offer wisdom, encouragement, and practical tools for surrendering your plans to God:

📖 “The Purpose Driven Life” – Rick Warren
A classic guide to discovering God’s purpose and learning to let go of self-centered plans for a God-centered life.

📖 “God, Where Are You?! Finding Strength and Purpose in Your Wilderness” – John Bevere
For when it feels like God is silent—this book walks you through seasons of waiting and surrender.

📖 “Surrender to Love: Discovering the Heart of Christian Spirituality” – David G. Benner
A deep and personal look into what it truly means to surrender not just actions, but your heart, to God’s love.

📖 “Discerning the Voice of God” – Priscilla Shirer
Helps you recognize when God is speaking and teaches how to respond in surrender and obedience.

📖 “It’s Not Supposed to Be This Way” – Lysa TerKeurst
If you’re facing disappointment or feeling like life hasn’t gone according to plan, this book will show how God is still at work.

These resources are here to walk with you as you take steps toward surrender and deeper trust.

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Scripture Reflection: Peace in Letting Go

“Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.” – Proverbs 19:21

It’s okay to dream. It’s okay to plan. But at the end of the day, we can rest knowing that God’s purpose will always lead us where we’re meant to be.

Christian Mindfulness: Releasing Control

Try this brief mindfulness exercise this week as you learn to surrender:

  1. Find a quiet space and close your eyes.

  2. Inhale deeply and pray: “God, I release my will to You.”

  3. Exhale slowly and say: “Lead me in Your way.”

  4. Repeat for a few minutes, and allow God’s peace to settle in your spirit.

Even when surrender feels difficult, remember that freedom lives on the other side of letting go. God's plan is not only better—it's perfect.

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